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I have 3 small assignments for my music 116 class on chapter 6 Sub-Saharan Africa. And also a small discussion board for philosphy.

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Music 116 Discussion Board Most traditional musical traditions in Sub-Saharan Africa reflect the social structure of the people who create it. Societal structure can vary greatly between different ethnic groups. Compare and contrast the social systems of the hierarchical Mande of West Africa and the egalitarian BaMbuti pygmies of the Congo region. How are these different social systems reflected in the musical traditions of the Mande and BaMbuti? Your discussion post should be around 150 words (5 pts), cover all of the topic points (5 pts), and be submitted on time (5 pts). You are also required to respond to at least one of your fellow classmate's posts (5 pts), and give constructive feedback and/or pose questions that are relevant to the discussion topics. There are 20 points possible for this assignment. Music 116 Listening journal Choose an AUDIO example (not video clip) from Unit 6: Sub-Saharan Africa and write a 150 word journal about it. Please utilize the listening guides in your textbook for this assignment. Include information about the audio example including the genre or style, instruments and form. What culture creates this music? What behaviors or activities are associated with this music? Also include your personal thoughts or feelings about your chosen audio example. Do you like it/dislike it? Why did you choose this particular example? Your Journal should be around 150 words (5 pts), cover all of the topic points (5 pts), and be submitted on time (5 pts). There are 15 points possible for this assignment. Use this example -------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJFu-9Ri2OI Music 116 Sub-Saharan Africa Study Guide 1. What is meant by “interlocking” or “hocketing?” 2. Why is it better to think about African music in terms of ethnolinguistic groups rather than nations? 3. According to Turnbull, the BaMbuti Pygmies lead a kind of double life – how? 4. What is meant by “nonspecialized activity?” 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Describe the two main social categories in contemporary Mande societies: What is a “Jali?” What are two differences about music making between the Mande and the Pygmy society? What are the three main instruments used by the Jali? Describe the political/social organization of the Anlo-Ewe: What are some occasions for performance among the Anlo-Ewe? List the instruments of the Anlo-Ewe drum ensemble: What are the origins of Ghanaian “highlife?” What caused urban audiences in Zimbabwe to pay special attention to electric band renditions of Shona village music in the 1970s? Philosophy Discussion Board Many of our beliefs are based on sensation or experience. Descartes offers two arguments, the arguments from deception and the argument from dreaming, to show that beliefs based on sensation are not trustworthy. Explain both of these arguments in your own words. Are they convincing to you? Why or why not?
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Music 116 Discussion Board
Music is part of communities. Most songs by certain tribes or communities serve as a mirror of
the community’s tradition and social structure. In this case, social systems as depicted in Mande
and Bambuti ethnic groups are analyzed and compared. The Mande people counts on oral system
to pass down social culture and communicate.
They own territorial land and slavery has existed in this society. Anciently, their education and
societal criticism have been not only highlighted but also achieved. Mande music dates back to
the era of Mande Empire, where the musicians were referred to as jeli. These are professional
musi...


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